MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC C/K Pickup

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2002 GMC C/K Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:06.018Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5

2002: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19852
19861
19870
199725
199811
19998
20006
20014
20025

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Trailer hitches

1 of 5 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.

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General Motors heavy duty hitch on 1999-present trucks & SUVs. Rated for 1500 lbs tounge weight & 15,000 lbs total w/weight dist. Flexes under light load comnditions when using weight distrubition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-08

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

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Instrument panel failed completely without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-08

Air bags

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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One of our 2002 GMC pickups was involved in a frontal collision that was severe enough to bend the frame and total the truck but the air bags did not deploy. Due to the amount and type of damage I believe there is a problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-12

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  2. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2002 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Trailer hitches: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.